Epson PowerLite 905 vs ViewSonic PS700W

Epson PowerLite 905 is $1,021 cheaper and lighter. ViewSonic PS700W is sharper.

	Epson PowerLite 905$235 · Amazon · Used Buy	ViewSonic PS700WMSRP $1,256

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	3,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.38–2.24:1	0.23:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	—	$1,256
Best price
Best price	$235	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8–4.6 m	0.50 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	3,300 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	3,000 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 3,000 lm · Eco 2,400 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	80%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	10 bit
3D
3D	No	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	240 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	RLC-107
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,000 h normal · 6,000 h eco	3,000 h normal · 7,500 h dynamic
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	Up to 30 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.38–2.24:1	0.23:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	87–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.62×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	18.2–29.2 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.99	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	345 × 263 × 93 mm	434 × 388 × 153 mm
Weight
Weight	3,350 g	6,100 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,286 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 313 W · Normal 313 W · Eco 264 W	410 W
Standby
Standby	0.29 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	8.9 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pl92__/pl92__ug.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PS700W_PS700X_PS750W_PS750X_PS750HD/PS700W_PS700X_PS750W_PS750X_PS750HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-107
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, VGA cable, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable

Epson PowerLite 905$235 · Amazon · Used

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